Funagata Onsen
Funagata, Yamagata, Japan
- Location
- Funagata, Yamagata, Japan
- Water type
- bicarbonate
- Temperature
- 40 °C
- pH
- 8
Water profile
Thermicity
Sedative
LowHigh
Relaxing — deep, immediate muscle release.
Mineralisation
Restorative
LowHigh
Loaded with major ions — the essential minerals (Ca, Mg).
Buoyancy
Standard buoyancy
LowHigh
Soft water — natural, classic buoyancy.
BicarbonatesSodiumCalcium
Funagata Onsen is set in Funagata Town, a mountain community in Yamagata Prefecture where the peaks of the Ou Mountains provide the backdrop for the popular Funagata ski resort, drawing winter sports enthusiasts from across the Tohoku region. The surrounding landscape transitions beautifully through the seasons, from powder-laden slopes in winter to verdant beech forests and mountain wildflower meadows in summer and autumn. The simple, clear thermal waters here offer genuine mountain village hospitality to skiers, hikers, and those who simply wish to breathe the clean highland air of inland Yamagata.
Insider tip — Funagata Onsen clusters at the base of Mount Funagata in the Murayama district of Yamagata, where volcanic peaks meet dense cedar plantations. The clear bicarbonate water is ideal for fatigued hikers descending from the summit trails. Spring brings field mustard and mountain buttercups carpeting the slopes directly above the bathhouse.
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Frequently asked questions
How hot is the water?
The water runs quite hot here, around 40 °C — a sedative water that brings immediate muscle release.
What type of water is found here?
This spot features bicarbonate water.
What is the best season to visit?
The most favourable period for this spot is: Toute l'année (idéal automne-hiver).